Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Wire brush
- Flat black spray paint
- Newspapers
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Step 1
Remove all old metal cabinet and drawer pulls by unscrewing the screws from the backs. Set all of the screws aside to re-mount later. Clean the metal pulls well with soapy water and a wire brush. Dry the metal thoroughly.
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Step 2
In an open, well-ventilated work area, lay out the metal pulls on old newspapers. Set them so the flat sides with the screw holes are sitting on the paper.
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Step 3
Spread a light coat of flat black spray paint over the whole collection, making sure to hit every bare spot. Let the paint dry, and repeat for two more coats.
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Step 4
Let the final coat dry overnight. The pulls now will have a flat-black finish, but they will still be soft to the touch and apt to peel off, so handle them carefully. Carefully place the cabinet pulls on a tinfoil-covered cookie sheet in the same position, flat-side down.
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Step 5
Pre-heat your oven to the highest setting (at least 400 degrees F), and put the cookie sheets of painted drawer pulls inside. Bake on high for six to eight hours. Open some windows in the kitchen, as the fumes will be noxious (you might want to drape a sheet over the kitchen entrance if there isn't a door to shield the rest of the house).
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Step 6
Open the oven, but do not touch the metal pulls. Let them cool for at least an hour. Once cool, test the pulls by scratching them gently with your fingernails. The flat black paint should be completely solid. Affix the pulls to your cabinets with their original screws.
